Big News from Comic-Con. Batman and Superman movie

[writerinthewild]

Don't know if anyone is following Comic-Con, but some big news for comic fans was released today as Warner Bros announced the follow up to Man of Steel will be feature both Superman and Batman in the same film. No Christian Bale though, but It definitely has potential, especially if they've learned anything from Marvel/Disney.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/comic-con-2013-superman-batman-movie-will-follow-man-of-steel/#/0

[Bryancd]

Yeah I posted on the group FaceBook page today, this is cool!

[Meds]

Very cool news. Read some people are whining all ready?????? Really. Sheesh

[ChrisMC]

Very cool news. Read some people are whining all ready?????? Really. Sheesh

Yeah, Meds. "Fans" suck! Let's complain about getting things that we want.

[Rico]

I like the idea.  I think this will be a way for them to bring a new Batman/actor into the fold.  I kind of doubt Batman will have a big role in the film.  But it's a great way to create an 'Avengers' style franchise.

[ChrisMC]

Zack Snyder has said that the Dark Knight Returns is sort of an inspiration for the movie. I'm guessing there will be a showdown between Bats and Supes before teaming up.

[Ktrek]

It would be a good idea to use the film as a stepping board to a Justice League film. I don't care if Bale isn't in it. It's the character that matters most and as long as the character is done right all will be well.

Kevin

[ChrisMC]

A Batman and a Gotham a tad closer to the comics would be nice.

[Rico]

This is a well written article and I agree with much of what is said by the writer.

http://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/178443-9-things-to-consider-for-the-supermanbatman-movie

[WillEagle]

I'm mixed on the idea. It will probably still be awesome but I wouldn't mind another stand alone Supes movie. Of course it would be a quicker way for them to get into a Justice League movie without all the stand alones first. And maybe they think a Flash or Wonder Woman movie wouldn't do very well. Who knows, I guess we will see.

[ElfManDan]

I heard about this and I thought as much as Marvel universe right now is kicking the crap out of DC and may continue being more prepared and making better movies why can't DC do the same? I think this is done right could be really good for DC. With how big Avengers is it's obvious people like Superheroes right now which is good for DC, cause most people who see Marvel movies will go watch DC movies. A Justice League movie may be competition, but it's the same audience who's gonna watch both. How cool would it be to see both Avengers and Justice League Universes making amazing content? I'm all for seeing DC heroes team up. I'm just hoping they do it well, it's probably a good sign that they are thinking about it now and planning it out. I really think both can succeed together. I don't know many only DC or only Marvel fans out there.

[ElfManDan]

One more thing too I forgot to say. The only reason the Marvel movies are getting a lot more credit is because they are actually good. Too many poor quality DC films, but a lot of people I know couldn't tell you who was DC or who was Marvel. Maybe a little, but some people I know don't even know Avengers is Marvel. They could care less, they just want to see good superhero movies. I only know the difference cause I am around you all too much  ;)

[Rico]

Some actor names getting tossed around for the new Batman.  The comments after this story also mention Karl Urban.  I think Karl would be a great Batman/Bruce Wayne.  I could also see Josh Brolin too (as the story mentions).  I like the idea of a slightly older Batman.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=107363

[ChrisMC]

Latest rumor mill stuff is awesome. The big name being tossed around for Lex Luthor is Bryan Cranston! Holy crap, he would own it as Lex! He IS the danger!

[Rico]

He has my vote too!  What an awesome Lex he would make.